Events
National Breastfeeding Week
Advice and support on starting breastfeeding, hygiene tips and common breastfeeding questions answered.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, we’re proving that Breast Cancer Isn’t Just Pink Each year in Ireland, 3,704 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s 3,704 unique journeys, thousands of treatment appointments, countless conversations, emotions and experiences and …
World Mental Health Day
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day …
World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day is observed internationally on the 10th of October, Every Year. Purpose This international day serves as a platform to celebrate good works, benchmark progress, advocate for improved policies …
World Sight Day
The second Thursday of October is World Sight Day, an opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting our eyes and vision, raise awareness of vision impairment and blindness, and promote …
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is an annual unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world. WHPCD has been marked every year …
World Thrombosis Day
World Thrombosis Day, founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), is a global initiative held annually on October 13th. Our mission is to raise awareness about thrombosis, …
International Infection Prevention Week
Infection Preventionists (IPs) play a crucial role in keeping the public safe and healthy — protecting us from surges in healthcare-associated infections and so many other infectious threats. International Infection …
European Restart a Heart Day
Since 1989, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) has provided the standard for resuscitation guidelines and training in Europe and beyond. Comprising 31 National Resuscitation Councils, the ERC's principal activities are: …
World Food Day
World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future. By working together, across governments, organizations, sectors, and communities, we can transform …
World Menopause Day
Menopause affects half the world’s population, yet the issue remains shrouded in secrecy – including in the workplace. It affects more than one in five members of the global workforce, yet menopause …
Developmental Language Delay DLD Awareness Day
Our vision . . . A world where people with DLD are supported to pursue their goals and aspirations. Our mission . . . We partner with the community to foster a substantial increase in international awareness of …
